gamble

/'gæmbl/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A risky act or venture: An action or undertaking that involves taking a chance with an uncertain outcome, often with the potential for a significant loss or gain.
    • Money that is risked for possible monetary gain: The specific amount of money staked or wagered in a game of chance or speculative venture.

  2. Verb:

    • To play games for money: To participate in games of chance, such as cards or dice, where money or something of value is wagered on the outcome.
    • To take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome: To undertake any action or decision where the result is uncertain but there is a hope for success or profit.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Investing in that startup was a real gamble. (The investment was a risky venture.)
    • He placed his gamble on the roulette table. (He risked his money on the roulette wheel.)

  • Verb:

    • They often gamble at the casino on weekends. (They frequently play games for money at the casino.)
    • When you buy these stocks, you are gambling. (Purchasing these stocks is a risky action with an uncertain return.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To gamble on something/someone": To risk money or success on a particular outcome or person.

    • The company is gambling on the new product's success. (The company is taking a risk by relying on the new product.)

  • "A calculated gamble": A risk that is taken after careful consideration of the odds or potential outcomes.

    • Moving to a new city for the job was a calculated gamble. (The move was a considered risk.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Gambler (n): A person who gambles, especially habitually.
    • He was a compulsive gambler.
  • Gambling (n): The activity or practice of playing games of chance for money; betting.
    • Gambling is regulated in many countries.
Synonyms
  • Bet: To risk money on the outcome of an event.
  • Wager: A more formal term for a bet.
  • Risk: To expose to the chance of loss or damage.
  • Speculate: To invest in stocks, property, etc., in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Gamble away: To lose money or possessions by gambling.
    • He gambled away his entire inheritance. (He lost all his inherited money through gambling.)
Related Idioms
  • A gamble that paid off: A risk that resulted in success.
    • Starting his own business was a gamble that paid off.
  • Take a gamble: To decide to do something risky.
    • I decided to take a gamble and accept the job offer.
Noun
  1. a risky act or venture
  2. money that is risked for possible monetary gain
Verb
  1. play games for money
  2. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    • When you buy these stocks you are gambling

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